Overview
Ahara Road Zone A Anupshar is a primary treatment plant in Anupshahr, Uttar Pradesh, India, serving 5,378 people with a designed capacity of 805 m³/day.
Ahara Road Zone A Anupshar is a wastewater treatment plant located in Anupshahr, Bulandshahr district, Uttar Pradesh, India. It serves a population of 5,378 and has a designed capacity of 805 cubic meters per day, with an operational status indicating active treatment. The plant provides primary treatment, which involves physical processes like sedimentation to remove settleable solids. As a small-scale facility in India, it operates under the national environmental regulations, including the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act of 1974, which mandates treatment standards for municipal wastewater. Primary treatment is a common initial step for smaller agglomerations, though further treatment may be required to meet discharge norms. The treated effluent is discharged into the local environment, likely into a nearby watercourse that drains into the Ganges River basin. The Ganges is a major river system supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for millions. The plant's location in the Gangetic plain means its discharge contributes to the overall water quality of the region, emphasizing the need for effective treatment to protect downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Ganges River basin, which ultimately flows into the Bay of Bengal. The Ganges supports a rich biodiversity, including fish species and the Ganges river dolphin, and is a critical water source for agriculture and domestic use. The region's alluvial plains and monsoon climate influence the dilution and transport of pollutants, making proper treatment essential for maintaining river health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Anupshahr, Bulandshahr district, Uttar Pradesh, India, with the full address: Anupshahr, Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, 202390, India.
The plant serves a population of 5,378 people, classifying it as a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant provides primary treatment and discharges treated effluent into the local environment, likely into a watercourse within the Ganges River basin.
The plant operates under India's Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act of 1974, which sets discharge standards for municipal wastewater. State pollution control boards enforce compliance.
For small agglomerations in India, primary treatment is common, though secondary treatment (biological) is increasingly required to meet water quality standards, especially in sensitive areas.
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